This episode is my first deep dive and we are deep diving into autism. As an Autistic person myself I bring my unique lived experience along with a lot of research to this deep dive on autism in this episode we cover:What Autism isDiagnostic criteria of Autism How Autism can present differently in girls women and minoritiesHistory of AutismStrengths and challenges of being AutisticTerminology you should use when talking about AutismMy personal experienceSupport needs and how there are so many different presentations of Autism across the Autism spectrumSocial communication challengesThe need for routinesMasking StimmingThe controversy around ABA therapy The symbol of Autism and the evolution of the symbol Helpful and harmful autism organizations The difference between autism awareness and autism acceptance Myths misconceptions and stereotypes around autismHow to support autistic people and strategies you can use if you are autisticThis episode is a good deep dive and a great way to learn more about autism. Whether you are autistic know someone who is or just want to learn more through listening to this episode you will gain a deeper understanding of Autism and the nuances in this condition. Autism isn’t a black and white condition and it has many different presentations among people remember if you’ve met one autistic person you’ve met one autistic person Interested in learning more about Autism misconceptions? listen to episode 4Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-4-what-autism-and-adhd-actually-look-like-traits/id6785985912?i=1000775792288 Interested in learning more about special interests and hyperfixations listen to episode 10 Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-10-special-interests-and-hyperfixations/id6785985912?i=1000784100749 Interested in learning more about sensory sensitivity listen to episode 2Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-2-sensory-sensitivity-and-overstimulation/id6785985912?i=1000774877049 Interested in learning more about masking? Listen to episode 3Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-3-masking-and-camouflaging-explained-why/id6785985912?i=1000774877074 Interested in learning more about routines listen to episode 19Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-19-ri